Episode 16 – Fandomfest 2016
Episode 16 – Fandomfest 2016
In this episode, we talk with Ken Daniels and Chris Rowe of Fandomfest 2016. We talk about the history of Fandomfest, mistakes made, and how the convention continues to grow and improve. This year the convention has a huge selection of celebrities, events, panels, and gaming to participate in, including the Stan Lee Experience where you can meet the comic legend himself.
Highlights:
- Introductions
- What is Fandomfest?
- Origins of Fandomfest
- Fandomfest expansion
- Louisville as the “possibility city”
- Martial Arts Combat & Steroids
- “Matt McCloud is a great guy” but his underbelly…
- Mistakes at past Fandomfests and straightening those problems out
- Nerdy Planet – the Fandomfest Store
- Ken loves Andy’s Definitive Guide to Gaming Stores in Louisville
- Stan Lee
- Stan Lee loves Ken’s wife and her calming voice
- Acquiring Stan Lee
- Gene Simmons & visiting L.A.
- Gene Simmons’ nerddom
- “Life’s a Game”
- The Stan Lee Experience
- Least expensive convention
- Louisville and being local
- Events at Fandomfest
- Cosplay competitions
- Pokemon Go! at Fandomfest
- Fandomfest charity work
- Gaming at Fandomfest
- Analogue Gaming
- The size of Fandomfest
- Backstreet Boys & Nsync private show
- Movie props at Fandomfest
- Ken’s salary
- How awesome Nerd Louisville is
- Passion and labor of love
- Stranger Things on Netflix
- Where to buy tickets for Fandomfest?
- Nerd Louisville Secret Marvel Unveil
- Fandomfest Ticket Giveaway!
To buy tickets to Fandomfest, visit their website. As noted, Nerd Louisville is also giving away a pair of Saturday passes to the convention to a lucky winner. Find us on Facebook, like our page and share this post!
The Crew:
- Mike Pfaff
- Matt McCloud
Intro / Outro music is The White of Noon by STRFKR, graciously provided by Polyvinyl Records.
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